State v. Turner

Maurice Turner pled guilty to the robbery of a store. He appeals, contending the district court abused its discretion by choosing to impose an indeterminate fifteen-year sentence rather than placing him on probation. He also argues that the prosecutor violated an agreement not to make a recommendation to the court in regard to sentencing. We hold that no reversible error occurred and affirm the sentence.

I. DENIAL OF PROBATION

The length of the sentence chosen in place of probation has not been put at issue; rather this appeal focuses upon the choice itself. Turner attacks, from two…